Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Explosive trailer blows the lid on series' new setting

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Tired of killing Nazis? It seems that insurgents have usurped the Germans as the opponent of choice in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Moving away from the franchise's traditional World War settings, the first trailer features a variety a scenarios ranging from the cabin of a commercial airplane to the streets of what looks like a Middle Eastern city.

Publisher Activision doesn't win any points for originality with the game's subtitle and new present day setting, seeing as how competitor, Electronic Arts released Battlefield 2: Modern Combat last year. Nevertheless, we think it's the right move to ensure that Call of Duty 4 won't be too derivative of its predecessors, and we're looking forward to getting our hands on a military shooter that doesn't feature the Normandy landings.

The Call of Duty series has a strong record for upping the ante in terms of graphics and gameplay with every new release. If you're ready to be shocked and awed by a bombardment of quick cuts and flashy explosions, click on the movies tab above or scroll down to feast your eyes on the new trailer below. The trailer's fast-paced editing makes it tough to drink in all the glorious details, so be sure to check out the images tab for a closer look. Also, an extended version of this trailer is currently availablehere. Expect more details as the game's release draws nearer, and expect to read about it here.